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SW10 MZE

2010 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,865 mi
Last recorded135,865 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 MZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 135,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 120,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,395 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 18% (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,590 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,588 miles

Fuel pipe leaking along floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 100,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,673 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front shock absorber corrosion to shocker insert

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber corrosion to shocker insert

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine top cover fitted engine under tray fitted full under body trim fitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 79,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Items in boot

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,650 miles

o/s wiper blade torn at end

Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper blade torn at end

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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SW10 MZE is a 2010 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW10 MZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SW10 MZE is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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